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Falidah's family
Falidah
landscapeCountry:
uganda
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
21
workCampaign
Eastern Uganda
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($401 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on accomplishing my house which I had started using the second transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers in that I sleep in a secure good house which I built using the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does well to reach out to recipients without a third party and long processes. It does not do well to leave out L.C chairpersons during selection of recipients.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($424 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Yes,land.I spent my second transfer on buying a plot of land because I didn't have a big land where I can do out farming.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to own a plot of land for commercial farming is the biggest difference in my life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($117 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets because we as a family we want to build a new house and at least be in a better one.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a plot of land where we can set up a small business as a family.
 
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access_time over 7 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building another house because the one I am using now has cracks and threatens to fall anytime
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement l am proudest of is having my harvest that I am feeding on and has saved me from hunger . As a result, I am able to keep my family unlike others who go all throughout with out food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lacking capital to setup my personal business such as selling of charcoal in town, and having a road side kiosk
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy and I am sure of a meal at least two times a day